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Premature molting :( help
I live in central VA, and we recently had about 3 weeks straight of rain. This meant a whole lot of cloud coverage, and consequently loss of daylight. As it turns out, this weather event has triggered fall molting (loss of flight feathers) in at least half the flock. Because we are about to go... -
will Cayuga mixes lay black eggs?
I have about 8 Cayuga eggs being incubated right now -- all eggs were shades of gray, so I know they came from my Cayuga ducks...however the drakes that fertilized them could be runners, Cayuga, or KC's. Do you think the offspring of the mixes have the potential to lay black eggs? I would think... -
Purchased ducks won't lay
I purchased 2 buff females about 3-4 weeks ago. The seller says they were 6 months old and already laying. They are in with my flock of 51 ducks and 5 drakes, could it be a group mentality thing? Like they'll start laying when the others do? The others are about 12 weeks old (white layers... -
Nervous duck mommy--first time out tonight!
If someone could ease my fears, please do! The girls (and a couple boys) are out for the first time tonight in their duck house. It's fully framed/wood and on a concrete slab. The only cracks are those between the door and the frame, which are only about a half inch to 3/4 inch wide, but have... -
The Duck Fortress -- A work in progress
I thought it might be interesting to document our progress on our "duck fortress". 'Tis but a frame now, but soon it will have plenty of fencing to go around! I measured it today; the whole thing comes to 2,069! We originally planned for it to be a little smaller and then expand later, but I'm... -
What breed is this duckling?
I picked up my last 5 ducklings today The lady I bought them from says the plain brown ones are KC's, which is fine....but this last one...? She claims it could be a rouen/KC, pekin/KC, or rouen/pekin (she thinks pekin/KC, but since I've had a better look at it now, I'm suspecting KC/rouen)... -
small Cayuga
I recently acquired a flock of 47 ducks, including 10 cayugas. I've only had them four days, but I'm noticing one of the cayugas is staying a little smaller than the rest. She also is rather "chill" in comparison to the others. I put her in a separate brooder (with two sisters) the night before... -
I'm so excited!
I've got 50 ducks waiting for me at the post office RIGHT NOW! My parents are coming over to watch my son while I pick them up and set them up here. 40 white layers and 10 Cayugas :D Pictures to come! I'm just so excited! I had to share it with the people that would understand most :P -
Air soft guns for predator control and ill effects on flocks that consume them
I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who have used air soft guns to shoot predators? We are considering it for dogs as I am vehemently opposed to killing a dog. Any experience out there? Also, I'm afraid if we shoot and have air soft pellets in the yard the ducks/geese might eat them. If...- Gigglebox
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Bedding in the duck run?
Do you use bedding in your duck run (NOT the house, which should have bedding, but the outdoor fenced run)? If so, how often do you you clean the run? -
Lighting for ducklings?
I just came across an article that mentions leaving lights on for the ducklings for 7-8 weeks....? I have never seen this mentioned anywhere before. I was going to have them on natural light (they'll be in a south facing room at first). What do you all do? If you leave the lights on, do you... -
What feed for non-laying ducks?
My understanding is the best feed I can supply my ducks before they start laying (after they're off starter feed) is 14% protien, however the lowest amount I can find seems to be 16% (chicken layer feed). Is this too mich protein? Isn't that what they should be at when they're laying? I want my... -
Wanted: Candid advice on raising ducks
The time is near...in 20 days we will be receiving our shipment of 50 ducks--our very first flock of any type of bird! I have been reading about ducks for months and have my Storey's Guide next to me, but I want to know...what advice would you give that wouldn't necessarily be in the book... -
Questions from a duck "noob"
Hi everyone! I'm brand new to the forum, and the life of ducks, too. My husband and I sold our house in the city and bought one on 9 acres in the country to pursue dreams not possible where we were. One of those dreams is to own ducks! We are converting our 20'x8' shed into a duck house and...